Mother's Day tips for Men
Mothers Day - it's a dangerous holiday to navigate and one that you really dont want to forget. For your mom, Mothers Day is the big one - its the only day out of the year that youre pretty much required by law to show a little love and affection for the woman who gave you life. If youre not a parent, and also not a woman, its hard to grasp why this one is so important. Read on for some tips to get you through the day and to keep you in her good books.
Hell hath no fury like a forgotten Mom
Step number one, and definitely the biggest: remember Mothers Day is. In the U.S. and in Canada, Mothers Day is held on the second Sunday in May. Other countries celebrate it around the same time. This year, Mothers Day is on MAY 13. Write it down and stick up Post-It notes around your house. Do not forget: MAY 13. Try some word association. Your mother MAY react like Jasons mom in Friday the 13th if you forget Mothers Day. Simple enough.
Show some love
Step number two, remember what Mothers Day is all about. Showing your mom some genuine affection on Mothers Day isnt enough to qualify you as a mommas boy, but it will mean a lot to her. If shes still changing your sheets though, youve got concerns. A slightly sappy card with a heartfelt note from you will have her eyes welling up and some fantastic home cooking coming you way.
Flowers and chocolates are pretty standard gifts, so try to think outside the box. What are her hobbies? Hint vacuuming isnt one of them. Neither is cleaning the bathroom. Does she take pilates (fancy stretching)? Is she in a book club (ladies talking about stuff theyve read)? Take a minute to think out what shes into (not doing your laundry), then choose a gift that relates.
Treat her right
Slightly sappy card with heartfelt words opened: check. Thoughtful present fawned over: check. Okay, Mothers Day is done, right? Not quite! Slow down there sonny - its called Mothers Day for a reason. Not Mothers Morning. Not Mothers 20 Minutes. Book a lunch date or take her out for dinner. Tour an art gallery with her and absorb a little culture. Just spend a little time with your mom - its one day out of the year, and shes going to really appreciate just hanging out with her favorite son.
This Mothers Day (MAY 13), dont forget the special lady in your life. Some genuine consideration and a little effort will have Mom singing your praises to her friends who have hot, single daughters. Its a win-win situation.
Stacey Hennessy is a writer for the online Mothers Day resource MothersDayandMore.com. Staceys talents as an expert gift giver make her a popular resource for Mothers Day Gifts and celebration ideas for all occasions.
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